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Florence Elementary GOTR ran 5K at Sawyer Point in CincinnatiKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 12/19/2018Fall is the time to get outside and run, and that is what the ‘Girls on the Run’ from Florence Elementary did under the direction of Coaches Ali Hanna ...

Florence Elementary honored America’s real heroes – the veterans of our communityKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 12/6/2018America’s real heroes marched through the hallways of Florence Elementary on November 8th, as we recognized the veterans of our community. The entire school embraced this opportunity to honor them ...

Strong Fathers at Florence ElementaryKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 12/3/2018The fathers of the Florence Elementary students joined their children for the ‘Strong Fathers’ program. All 83 fathers or father figures showed the desire to ...

Florence Elementary celebrated Red Ribbon Week traveling the worldKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 11/21/2018Red Ribbon Week has become a fun week of traditional theme days at Florence Elementary. The FRC, Family Florence Center, made the final decision on the daily themes. The ...

The school walked in waves by grade level, walking the surrounding ...

Fidelity Investment hosted a Second Grade Finance Program with Florence ElementaryKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 10/22/2018The green shirts of Fidelity Investment employees has become the norm in the halls of Florence Elementary. 35 Fidelity volunteers returned this year to help with a new component of their ...

'Grandparent’s Tea' at Florence ElementaryKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 9/24/2018Grandparent’s Day was celebrated on Sunday, September 9th, but Florence Elementary honored their grandparents with a ‘Grandparent’s Tea’ the week before Grandparent’s ...

Boone County Schools across the district sang the National Anthem on September 11Kathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 9/13/2018On September 11th, 2001 a terrible tragedy happened that changed America forever. Thousands of people lost their lives that day including hundreds of police officers, firefighters, and rescue workers....

Remix Education kicks off Florence Elementary's school year with ‘Leader in Me’ habitsKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 8/27/2018Florence Elementary’s new school journey has begun, not only academically but with a direction to transform the students into leaders.

The Florence Knights’ are on a new ...

1st day at the Florence Elementary CastleKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 8/17/2018The Florence Elementary castle and the teachers were ready for the first day of school, their shields were up, and the roundtable was filled with support, so bring on the dreams.

The ...

Super Bubble football celebration at Florence ElementaryKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 6/15/2018Vita Speagle, a first grade teacher at Florence Elementary, and her class earned the title of "Super Champs" enabling them to participate in many football related theme activities in the ...

One to One Coaches at Florence ElementaryKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 6/5/2018One to One, a volunteer student mentoring program, made a difference in the lives of Florence Elementary students.

Starting at the beginning of the school year until the end of April, 15 ...

Wigs for Kids – 3rd grade Service Learning ProjectKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 6/5/2018The third grade students at Florence Elementary continually become involved with the community through their Service Learning Projects.

One of the 3rd grade teachers, Katlin Bernert, has ...

Florence Elementary 5th grade Market Day ExpoKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 5/29/2018Throughout the school year, the fifth grade students have been learning basic economic principles and were introduced to various types of businesses.

Boone County High School partners with Florence Elementary in Accelerated Reader ProgramKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 5/17/2018The Accelerated Reader program “Kick Off with AR’ with a football theme and Boone County High School partnered with Florence Elementary to end our successful season.

Florence Elementary Health, Safety, and Career FairKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 5/14/2018At the Health and Career Fair different presenters demonstrated practical living skills and career paths.

The week started off with community neighbors and in-house professionals....

St. Elizabeth presented ‘My Heart Rocks’ at Florence ElementaryKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 5/9/2018The St. Elizabeth Heart and Vascular Institute group literally educated the third grade students at Florence Elementary on the heart.

They showed them how to keep their heart happy and ...

Kids caring for kids at Florence ElementaryKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 5/3/2018February is Dental Health month. During the month the students learned about dental care, reinforcing brushing at least twice a day both morning and night.

The kindergarten students at ...

DARE graduation at Florence ElementaryKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 5/3/2018DARE to stay drug free. What a powerful statement for the fifth graders at Florence Elementary to pledge before entering into middle school, the peer pressuring years.

Officer Adam ...

Easter Bunny makes guest appearance at Florence ElementaryKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 4/30/2018Leading up to Easter, 7 Hills Church in Florence KY, were in hopes of holding a free Community Egg Hunt on the Florence Elementary campus for family and friends in the neighborhood.

Due ...

Fidelity Investments partners with Florence Elementary LEGO LeagueKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 4/30/2018Florence Elementary was so excited to continue their FIRST LEGO League Robotics program with the financial and mentor support of Fidelity Investments again this school year. Mentors from Fidelity ...

Emily and Wayne’s Family Band performs at Florence ElementaryKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 4/5/2018The students of Florence Elementary were musically entertained by ‘Emily and Wayne’s – Family Band’. Wayne Luessen was a sub for our music teacher during her maternity leave ...

Florence 3rd-graders present wax museumKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 3/15/2018The third grade students traveled back in time, exploring the history, accomplishments, and occupations of famous people from the past to the present.

They presented the Wax Museum to ...

Valentine’s Day dance at Florence ElementaryKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 2/28/2018Valentine’s Day is a day for friends and family. Words like “Be Mine”, “I Love You”, “Always and Forever”, are exchanged in fun creative ways. Between ...

Florence Elementary celebrates 100 daysKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 2/23/2018There were a whole lot of activities taking place celebrating the 100th Day of school at Florence Elementary.

The kindergartners brought in 100th Day projects that displayed objects ...

Exercise paid off for the Florence ‘Knights’ bowling teamKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 2/23/2018Florence Elementary staff members and spouses gather together once a week from October – March (2 sessions) to form the ‘Knights’ bowling team.

The team has been ...

Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast at Florence ElementaryKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 2/21/2018The first-graders at Florence Elementary worked together to tell the bus drivers "thank you" for being there not only to transport them to and from school but they are sometimes the first ...

Crawford and Behringer Museum presented ice age mammals to fourth gradersKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 2/8/2018Regina Seigrist with Crawford and Behringer Museum expanded upon the history of Boone County with the fourth graders.

Florence Elementary Knight retiresKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 2/5/2018A new year and new beginnings for a devoted Florence Elementary teacher who taught and educated students for 30 years before she retired.

Florence Elementary ‘Girls on the Run’ finishes 5K raceKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 1/8/2018Fall is the time to get outside and run, and that is what the ‘Girls on the Run’ from Florence Elementary did under the direction of Coaches Ali Hanna, Alyssa Farris, Tricia Kues (3rd grade ...

4th grade - Pumpkin PredictionsKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 11/27/2017This fall the fourth graders at Florence Elementary made a few pumpkin predictions. Each group received a different size pumpkin to begin their investigation. They had to determine how tall, how ...

Florence Elementary partners with Elmcroft Senior Living CenterKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 11/27/2017Elmcroft Senior Living Center has formed a partnership with the third graders at Florence Elementary matching the young and the elderly. Each group benefits, from their wisdom and experiences, to ...

Red Ribbon Week at Florence ElementaryKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 11/27/2017Red Ribbon Week has become a fun week of traditional theme days at Florence Elementary. ‘The Knights of the Round Table’, known as our student council, is made up of 20 students ranging from third ...

Florence Elementary presents ‘Parade of Heroes’Kathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 11/27/2017America’s real heroes marched through the hallways of Florence Elementary on November 10th, as we recognized the veterans of our community. The entire school embraced this opportunity to honor them ...

Lewis the Duck visits Florence ElementaryKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 11/14/2017Florence Elementary reported that a Wood Duck by the name of Lewis visited its premises along with the assistance of its human caretaker Lisa Knapmeyer, General Manager, of Homewood Suites by Hilton ...

Florence Elementary fathers attend Strong Fathers’ Kathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 10/30/2017The fathers of the Florence Elementary students joined their children for the ‘Strong Fathers’ program. All 102 fathers or a father representative showed the desire to be a great parent by being ...

'Oh The Places I’ll Go' Florence Elementary Walk-A-ThonKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 9/29/2017“Oh The Places I’ll Go” Walk-A-Thon focusing on celebrating the cultures around the world by “walking through the seven continents”. The kids progressed through obstacles and challenges throughout ...

Florence Elementary celebrates ‘Grandparents Day’
Kathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 9/15/2017Grandparents Day was celebrated Sept. 10, but Florence Elementary honoredgrandparents with a "Grandparent’s Tea" the week before Grandparents Day.
It started with the ...

'Great American Eclipse' witnessed by Florence ElementaryKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 8/28/2017‘The Great American Eclipse’ viewing took place along the path of totality and Boone County was a part of history.
1918 was the last United States coast to coast total solar ...

Florence Elementary Knights are ready for schoolKathy Kuhn | Florence Elementary - 8/21/2017The Florence Elementary castle and the teachers were ready for the first day of school, their shields were up, and the roundtable was filled with support, so bring on the dreams.
The Florence ...